Housing Insights for ZIP Code 49730 (Elmira, MI)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 49730

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 49730 (Elmira, MI) is $127,500. Approximately 91.4% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 3.7%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 49730 is 2.59 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.87 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 49730 ZIP Code, an estimated 8.6% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 5.8%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.88 occupants, while renters in this Otsego County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 49730

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 49730.

ZIP 49730 Michigan U.S.
Median Home Value $127,500 $254,636 $356,002
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 91.4% 71.2% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 3.7% 1.5% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 2.59 2.56 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.87 2.79 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $871 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 8.6% 28.8% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 5.8% 5.1% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.88 2.26 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.56% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 49730 (Elmira, MI)

The median home value in ZIP Code 49730 is $127,500. That median value is about 18% lower than the median home value of $154,900 in Michigan overall, and is 41% lower than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. An estimated 25.5% of homes in ZIP Code 49730 are valued $50,000 to $99,999. That is 40% higher than in the state of Michigan, in which 18.2% of homes are valued at $50,000 to $99,999, and is about 113% higher than in the U.S. overall (12.0% of homes valued at $50,000 to $99,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 49730 homes fall into is $500,000 to $999,999 (0.0% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 49730

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 49730, Michigan, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 49730 vs. home values in both the state of Michigan and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 49730

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 49730.

Home Value ZIP 49730 Michigan U.S.
Less than $50,000 8.5% 11.6% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 25.5% 18.2% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.6% 18.2% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 23.5% 17.1% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 14.8% 18.4% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 4.0% 12.0% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 0.0% 3.8% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 1.0% 0.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 49730 (Elmira, MI)

Approximately 25.3% of homes in this Elmira, MI region were built in 1990 to 1999. This amount of homes built in 1990 to 1999 in ZIP Code 49730 is about 92% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Michigan overall (13.2% of homes), and is 82% higher the percentage (13.9% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 22.4% of local homes were built in 1970 to 1979. On the other end of the scale, just 0.7% of homes in this Otsego County ZIP Code were built in 2014 or later in ZIP Code 49730. In comparison, 1.3% of homes in Michigan overall were built in 2014 or later, while 2.5% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 49730

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 49730.

Year Built ZIP 49730 Michigan U.S.
2014 or later 0.7% 1.3% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 2.3% 1.2% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 14.7% 9.8% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 25.3% 13.2% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 13.7% 9.9% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 22.4% 15.4% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 9.1% 11.9% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 4.7% 14.9% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 1.4% 7.6% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 5.6% 14.8% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 49730

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 49730, Michigan, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 49730

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Elmira, MI ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 49730.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 49730?

The median home value in ZIP Code 49730 (Elmira, MI) is $127,500.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 49730?

The median home value in 49730 ($127,500) is an estimated 18% lower than the aggregate median value of $154,900 in Michigan, and is 41% lower than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 49730?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 49730 is 3.7%. This rate is 147% higher than the overall Michigan owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.5%. Additionally, the 49730 vacancy rate is 131% higher than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Does ZIP Code 49730 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 49730, about 25.3% of homes were built in 1990 to 1999. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 22.4% of homes in the region were built in 1970 to 1979. In contrast, 0.7% of homes in 49730 were built in 2014 or later.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 49730? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more owner-occupied housing in 49730 than renter-occupied housing. Owner-occupied units make up 91.4% of housing, compared to 8.6% for renter-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 49730?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 49730 is 5.8%. This rate is 14% higher than the overall Michigan vacancy rate of 5.1%. Additionally, the 49730 vacancy rate is 3% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.